Autoimmune disorders have a direct link with air pollution – AIIMS Study
In the past decade, the incidence of autoimmune disorders has risen tremendously. The study shows that it is caused not only by genes but environmental factors, such as prolonged exposure to air pollution. People who are living at a distance of 200m from the main road have higher anti-nuclear Antibody & Rheumatoid factor levels which are also responsible for causing Rheumatoid arthritis.
Health metrics for policy making, evidence-based research is needed: Prof. L.S. Shashidhara
To augment healthcare research and better healthcare public policy, India needs to define comprehensive metrics and promote evidence-based research. Creating a framework for data-driven analysis is key to the future of policy making, which is accurate and helps. Since antigen testing is only 50% reliable, it can barely be considered to review the data of COVID positive patients in India-for exampl
‘Very poor’ is Delhi’s best show in 7 days
344 was the AQI (Air Quality Index) of Delhi on Wednesday being the lowest in the past week. AQI has come down from emergency to Very Poor. As the wind direction shifted from north-westerly to easterly on Tuesday night, there was a minimum transfer of pollutants from Punjab and Haryana to Delhi on Wednesday. Thursday, which is likely to improve AQI to the middle end of the very poor.
Dairy, Soy, And Risk Of Breast Cancer: Those Confounded Milk
Consumption of dairy milk for women could increase the risk of breast cancer. A study found out that the moderate consumption of dairy milk could increase the risk. The risk gets higher when a woman consumes 3 cups a day by 80% than by 1 cup (50%). On the contrary. No clear associations were found between soy products and breast cancer, independently of dairy
How to Control Anger At Your Toddler?
It surely doesn't help when you talk about the endless problems of your life. But it doesn't work if we get angry at a child asking 'WH' questions. This is who they are! It is showing their rarity to a particular task and also achieving a developmental milestone. So, be happy that you have a tot who is curious about the world and who knows might become the second Picasso, Einstein or a legendry ac
China COVID-19 Vaccine Trial Halted In Brazil After "Serious Adverse Event"
China's Sinovac Biotech ltd. 's COVID-19 extensive vaccine trials in Brazil have been suspended after a serious adverse event on oct-29. Brazil's health regulator ANVISA has said. The risk of having severe adverse events includes death, long term incapacitation, hospitalization or risk of death. As per the news, over 10,000 people were injected in the trail of the vaccine in Beijing.
Air Quality in National Capital Region reviewed, immediate actions need to be taken
The members of Commission for Air Quality Management in NCR reviewed the air quality and have decided to enforce strictly to minimize the use of personal transport, encouraging work from home and preventing burning of waste along with other seven laws. These 10 immediate measures have been taken into the existing laws, guidelines, and SOP to minimize the pollution on an emergency basis.
Strenuous jobs increase the likelihood of having a baby with foetal macrosomia
The term "fetal macrosomia" is used to describe a baby who weighs more than 8 pounds during birth. Yang and Dave, the lead researchers, have found that moderate-action at work during pregnancy is related to an increase in the probability of foetal macrosomia by 17%. One potential reason focused is lack of sleep actuated diabetes created during pregnancy prompting foetal macrosomia.
Let's Teach Empathy Beyond Liking and Sharing Pictures on Social Media
Life has become busier than before. With the help of technology, conversations have become easier than in previous times. Feelings are limited to just the time of the stories Because this is what todays' kids & teens have become & will be worse in the coming years. Empathy is putting yourself in other's shoes &understanding the pain, but how can we if we are busy measuring our shoes all the time?
Pfizer's Covid vaccine raises hopes for others, but key question could be of price
The mammoth of American pharmaceutical Pfizer has created quite a noise with its statement of claiming to bring a vaccine which has proved to be 90% effective. While most of the companies have set the benchmark to at least have 50% efficacy levels set by WHO. The chances are prices may reach to a higher level as its logistics and transportation require a busier temperature setting which is -94°F.
How Meningitis Spreads | WebMD
The bacteria that cause Meningitis can spread when people who are infected cough or sneeze. Meningitis is an illness that can be very scary. It's an infection that can make people very, very sick. Babies who get the disease are at particular risk of getting dangerously ill because it can be tricky to diagnose, and symptoms can escalate quickly. Watch to know more on the warning signs of Meningitis
You are beautiful, even after giving birth to a 4kg baby
The feeling of gaining almost quarter-century weight can be petrifying. But Things do not change overnight, just a little sass and a pinch of confidence are all you need to flaunt that belly. So, how do you do that? Breastfeeding. As per the research one can lose almost a kg of weight in 2 weeks by breastfeeding your newborn. This is just 1. Here are 7 other ways you can lose those extra kgs.
What is a baby crowning? Everything a woman should know
Baby crowning is the moment when your baby's head has fully emerged from the vaginal opening and doesn't slip back in. Once crowning occurs, your baby will arrive real soon. Watch this video for everything you need to know about baby crowning during birth - how you can prepare for it during pregnancy itself, how it feels and how you can prevent tearing of your delicate tissues.
Pfizer's promising COVID-19 vaccine won't save Christmas, or even Easter and Passover, experts say
Pfizer, an American pharmaceutical company, announced a new vaccine that is 90% effective in preventing the COVID-19. Do not make plans any soon because it might not come into effect until April 2021. Initial supplies of the vaccines might be limited & will be available to only vulnerable groups at the start. Making it challenging to reach worldwide vaccines needs to be stored at -94°F.
6-Year Old Gujarat Boy Becomes Youngest Computer Programmer, Holds A World Record
Gujarat's Arham Om Talsania has been recognized as the world's youngest computer programmer by the Guinness World Records. Arham, born on January 24, 2013, says his father taught him coding when he was just 2. After a few years, he developed his interest in python. He soon started making games. A class 2 student and a son of a software engineer have cleared the language certificate exam too!
Are You Scared of The Labour Pain? Here Are the Top 10 Ways You Can Deal with Them
It is said to be one of the most joyful experiences universally. But hey! What? It might be happening for some but is a highly painful and unpleasant journey of 10-15 hrs for most. It brings psychological and physiological adjustments in a brief period. So how to deal with them? Here are the top 10 ways you can lessen the pain, hint, 1 of them is doing squats in the third trimester.
Is It Safe To Redecorate Or Clean The House During Pregnancy?
Well, it could have been safe if it was some other time and not pandemic. Diwali is the time when most people either redecorate or deep clean their houses, which also means lots and lots of dirt, unwanted smell and work. So, it is OK to say 'no' because it can make you clumsy, more tired and can definitely be exasperating. What can you do instead? Swipe left to know
Newborn Fun Facts from South Korea
In South Korea, babies are considered one year old on the day they are born, unlike the system across the world. This also means that babies turn a year old every January 1. Hwang Ju-Hong, a member of the country's national Assembly, believed Korean ages are antiquated and inefficient and earlier this year they passed a bill making the standard way of international counting a mandatory method.
Easy Peasy Rangoli Designs You Are Waiting For
Diwali is around the corner. So, what if you cannot visit your friends and families this year, but you can make these beautiful designs at your door's steps?
Do you know the term Rangoli comes from Sanskrit word "Rangavali" which means bringing good luck? People across make Rangoli during different occasions & in southern India, they make it almost every day & calls it "Kolam".
Aquaguard Now Comes with Ayurvedic Ingredients
India's only water purifier that serves the goodness of seven ayurvedic herbs in your purified water. From the farms of Kerala, the 7 exotic spices, tulsi, cinnamon, black pepper, clove, cardamom and ginger have been brought together to make the perfect blend of healthy water. So, what can be a better switch in the time of pandemic than natural herbal water? Ensure your every sip of water count.
